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Special Features

Gesture View

After taking a photo with the front camera lens, you can automatically check the
captured photo with this gesture.

From the Home screen, tap

Apps

tab (if necessary) > .

Take a picture with the front camera.

After taking the picture, bring the phone close to your face. The captured photo will
be displayed.

Taking a picture

Quick preview Returning front camera mode

NOTE:

•

Depending on the speed and angle of the gesture, this feature may not work
properly.

•

When the angle is changed after the Quick preview, your phone will go back to
camera mode. You must go to Gallery to view the picture again.

Summary of Contents for G flex 2 LG-US995

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Page 3: ...le with other devices Available accessories may vary depending on your region country or service provider This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touchscreen keyboard Copyright 2015 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities All other trademarks are the property of their respective ...

Page 4: ...e 27 Dual window 28 QuickMemo 29 QSlide 30 QuickRemote 31 Google account setup 32 Connecting to Networks and Devices 33 Wi Fi 33 Bluetooth 34 Wi Fi Direct 35 SmartShare 36 Transferring data between a PC and your device 37 Calls 38 Making a call 38 Calling your contacts 38 Answering and rejecting a call 38 Making a second call 39 Viewing your call logs 39 Call settings 39 Contacts 40 Searching for ...

Page 5: ...s 62 Networks 62 Sound 65 Display 67 General 69 Phone software update 77 Phone software update 77 About this user guide 79 About this user guide 79 Trademarks 80 DivX HD 80 Dolby Digital Plus 80 Troubleshooting 81 FAQ 85 Safety 91 Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions 93 Consumer Information on SAR 97 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 99 Caution Avoi...

Page 6: ...injured Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited For example aircraft Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity such as a bathroom Do not use harsh chemicals such as alcohol benzene thinners etc or detergents to clean your phone This could cause a fire Do not drop strike or shake your phone severely It may harm the inter...

Page 7: ...nty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty An emergency call can be made only within a service area For an emergency call make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on Your phone is...

Page 8: ... When there is less than 10MB of space available in your phone memory your phone cannot receive new messages You must check your phone memory and delete some data such as applications or messages to make more memory available To uninstall applications 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary General tab Apps 2 Once all applications appear scroll to and select the application you want to un...

Page 9: ...nd other applications NOTE Some applications you download may consume battery power While using downloaded applications check the battery charge level 3 Before installing an open source application and OS WARNING If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction In addition your phone will no longer be covered by the warranty WARNIN...

Page 10: ...ed then immediately press and hold it again 4 Release all of the keys when the Factory data reset screen is displayed 5 Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to Yes then press the Power Lock Key to continue 6 Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to Yes once more then press the Power Lock Key to confirm 7 Your phone performs a factory reset WARNING If you perform a Hard Reset all user applications use...

Page 11: ...pplications will be displayed 2 Tap the application you want to access This does not stop the previous app from running in the background Make sure to tap to back out of a window after using it To close an app from the recent apps list swipe the app preview to the left or right To clear all apps tap Clear all 6 If the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try ...

Page 12: ...turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally activating the touch screen during calls WARNING Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the display and touch screen functions Do not cover the proximity sensor with screen protectors or any other type of protective f...

Page 13: ...ne mode on and off Press once quickly to wake or lock the screen Volume Keys While screen is off Press and hold the Up key to launch QuickMemo Press and hold the Down key to launch the Camera On the Home screen Control ringer volume During a call Control your earpiece volume When playing audio video Control volume continuously WARNING Be careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone as th...

Page 14: ...results may vary depending on the extent of the damage as well as other conditions Any warranty on the self healing is hereby expressly excluded NOTE Laser Detection AutoFocus Sensor Detects the distance between the rear camera and nearby objects using laser technology This feature helps the camera to focus quickly and accurately at short or long distances Installing the SIM or USIM card Before yo...

Page 15: ...the SIM card as shown in the figure Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward NOTE Only microSIM card types work with this device 3 To replace the cover onto the device align the cover over the back of the phone and press it down until it clicks into place ...

Page 16: ... you use unapproved chargers batteries or cables it may cause battery charging delay or display a pop up message regarding slow charging It can also cause the battery to explode or damage the device which are not covered by the warranty The charger connector is at the bottom of the phone Insert the charger and plug it into a power outlet NOTE Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging...

Page 17: ...er You can configure it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it when it s in a familiar location like your home or work or when it recognises your face Setting up Smart Lock Before you activate Smart Lock you need to set up a screen lock Knock Code pattern PIN or password 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary 2 Tap Display tab Lock screen Sma...

Page 18: ...pe or slide quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen without pausing when you first tap it so you don t drag an item instead Double tap Double tap to zoom on a webpage or a map if the feature is supported by the application Pinch to Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser or maps or when browsing pictures if t...

Page 19: ...een Location Indicator Quick Button Area Home Touch Buttons Shows the phone s status information including the time signal strength battery status and notification icons Widgets are self contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps screen or on the Home screen Unlike a shortcut the Widget can function as an on screen application Tap an icon application folder etc to open and use it...

Page 20: ...m provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space for adding icons widgets and more Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen to access additional canvases Customizing the Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding apps and widgets and changing wallpapers Adding items on your Home screen 1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen 2 Choose the Apps or...

Page 21: ...ouch and hold the desired Quick Button drag it to and release it NOTE The Apps Button cannot be removed Customizing app icons on the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an application icon until it is unlocked from its current position then release it The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the application 2 Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and size 3 Ta...

Page 22: ...en you are using turn by turn navigation When a notification arrives its icon appears at the top of the screen Icons for pending notifications appear on the left and system icons such as Wi Fi and battery strength are shown on the right NOTE The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider Pending notifications System notifications ...

Page 23: ...ns Clear Tap each Quick Setting key to toggle it on off Touch and hold the desired key to directly access the function s settings menu To see more Quick Setting keys swipe left or right Tap to remove add or rearrange Quick Setting keys The current notifications are listed each with a brief description Tap a notification to open the corresponding application that manages it Tap to clear all of the ...

Page 24: ...are some of the most common ones Icon Description Icon Description No SIM card inserted A media file is currently playing No network signal available Silent mode is enabled Airplane mode is on Vibrate mode is on Connected to a Wi Fi network Battery fully charged Wired headset connected Battery is charging Call in progress Phone is connected to PC via USB cable Missed call Downloading data Bluetoot...

Page 25: ...o capitalize the next letter you type Tap twice for all caps Tap to access the keyboard s Settings menu Tap to enter a space Tap to create a new line in the message field Tap to delete the previous character Entering special characters The LG Keyboard allows you to enter special characters e g á when entering text For example to enter á touch and hold the a key until the additional characters are ...

Page 26: ...shot feature Raise your hand with an open palm until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen Then close your hand into a fist to start the timer allowing you time to get ready Raise your hand in a clenched fist until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen Then unclench your fist to start the timer allowing you time to get ready OR Special Features ...

Page 27: ...ure with the front camera 3 After taking the picture bring the phone close to your face The captured photo will be displayed Taking a picture Quick preview Returning front camera mode NOTE Depending on the speed and angle of the gesture this feature may not work properly When the angle is changed after the Quick preview your phone will go back to camera mode You must go to Gallery to view the pict...

Page 28: ...creen is off and idle double tap the center screen quickly to wake the screen To turn the screen off double tap the Status bar in any screen except on the camera viewfinder or empty area on the Home screen NOTE When using KnockOn to wake the screen make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor Doing so will prevent the screen from turning on This feature is designed to prevent the device from tu...

Page 29: ...count log in or backup PIN Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen when using Knock Code When the Knock Code is not in enabled you can use the Knock On function by double tapping the screen 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary Display tab Lock screen Select screen lock Knock Code 2 Follow the on screen steps to set your Knock Code You have to create a Backup PIN as a...

Page 30: ...icon for the corresponding application you wish to use Tap to view the Dual window menu options or drag to resize the split screens Switch two screens View the app list Change the selected window to full screen Close the currently selected app window NOTE You can enable or disable Dual window through the Settings menu 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary General tab Dual window 2 Slide...

Page 31: ...o easily create memos during a call with a saved picture or on the current phone screen and share them with family and friends 1 While screen is off press and hold the Volume Up Key OR OR While the screen is on slide the Status Bar downward and tap 2 Use the toolbar to create a memo 3 Tap to save the memo To exit QuickMemo at any time tap ...

Page 32: ...sparency Tap to close the QSlide window Drag to adjust the size 1 Touch and slide the status bar downward and tap QSlide to view the available QSlide apps Also while using applications that support QSlide tap The function is displayed as a small window on your screen 2 You can use and tap the screen under the QSlide windows when the transparency bar is not full NOTE QSlide can support up to one wi...

Page 33: ...screen instructions to configure the device 3 Once you have completed the initial set up you can easily access the QuickRemote from the Notifications panel Open the Notifications panel and use the QuickRemote functions NOTE The QuickRemote operates the same way as an ordinary remote control infrared IR signals Be careful not to cover the infrared sensor at the top of the phone when you use the Qui...

Page 34: ...artup Wizard tap Apps tab if necessary General tab Accounts sync Add account Google If you already have a Google account enter your email address and tap NEXT Once you have set up your Google account on your phone your phone will automatically synchronize with your Google account on the Web if data connection is available Depending on your synchronization settings your contacts Gmail messages Cale...

Page 35: ...nning for available Wi Fi networks 3 Tap a network to connect to it If the network is secured with a lock icon you will need to enter a security key or password NOTE The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi Fi status If you are out of the Wi Fi zone or have set Wi Fi to Off the device may automatically connect to the Web using mobile data which may incur data charges TIP How to obtain the ph...

Page 36: ...e may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Pairing your phone with another Bluetooth device 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary Networks tab Bluetooth 2 Tap to turn Bluetooth on 3 Tap Search for devices to view the visible devices in range 4 Choose the device you want to pair with from the list a...

Page 37: ...luetooth 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary Networks tab Bluetooth 2 Tap to turn Bluetooth on 3 You will receive a request to accept a pairing attempt from the sending device Be sure to select Accept Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct provides a direct connection between Wi Fi enabled devices without requiring an access point Turning on Wi Fi Direct 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if nece...

Page 38: ...Wi Fi Direct 3 Tap the device you want to share from the list If the device is not displayed on the list make sure that Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct or Bluetooth is turned on Then tap Rescan 4 Tap Send to share the files Enjoying content from nearby devices on your phone 1 To connect nearby devices to your phone tap the Nearby devices option on the Gallery and Music apps Make sure that your phone and nearby...

Page 39: ...SB cable that came with your phone 2 Open the Notifications panel and select Media device MTP 3 A window will pop up on your PC allowing you to transfer the desired data NOTE The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone Items Requirement OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Vista or higher Window Media Player version Windows Media Player 10 or higher ...

Page 40: ...lls touch and hold Calling your contacts 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary to open your contacts 2 Scroll through the contact list You can also enter the contact s name in the Search field or scroll along the alphabet letters on the right edge of the screen 3 To place the call tap next to the contact you want to call Answering and rejecting a call When you receive a call swipe in an...

Page 41: ...ke Viewing your call logs From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary and select Call logs tab A list of all dialed received and missed calls is displayed TIP Tap any call log entry to view the date time and duration of the call Tap then tap Delete all to delete all of the recorded items Call settings You can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding as well as other special feature...

Page 42: ...2 Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard You can also scroll along the alphabet letters on the right edge of the screen Adding a new contact 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary and enter the new contact s number 2 Tap Add to Contacts New contact 3 If you want to add a picture to the new contact tap the image icon Choose Take photo or Select from Gallery 4 En...

Page 43: ...cts 2 Tap the Favorites tab and choose a contact to view its details 3 Tap the yellow star at the top right corner of the screen The star turns grey color and the contact is removed from your favorites Creating a group 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary to open your contacts 2 Tap Groups New group 3 Enter a name for the new group You can also set a distinct ringtone for the group and...

Page 44: ...ne contact NOTE You may be charged for each text message you send Please consult with your service provider 3 Tap the text field and begin composing your message 4 Tap to open the messaging options TIP You can tap to attach a file that you want to share 5 Tap Send or Send MMS to send your message TIP The 160 character limit may vary from country to country depending on the language and how the tex...

Page 45: ...layed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see and find your conversations Changing message settings Your phone s messaging settings are predefined to allow you to send messages immediately You can change the settings based on your preferences Open the Messaging app and tap Settings ...

Page 46: ...set up an email account Adding another email account Open the Email app and tap Settings Add account Changing an email general settings Open the Email app and tap Settings General settings Deleting an email account Open the Email app and tap Settings Remove account Select the account you want to delete Remove Yes Working with account folders To access your email account s folders open the Email ap...

Page 47: ...ate a new email 2 Enter an address for the message s intended recipient As you enter text matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts Separate multiple addresses using semicolons 3 Tap the Cc Bcc field to copy contacts or tap to attach files if required 4 Enter the email s text 5 Tap to send the email ...

Page 48: ...anage the camera s flash Choose from Off On Auto Swap camera Tap to swap between the rear camera and the front camera Shot mode Allows you to select the shot mode for the picture Choose from Auto Panorama and Dual Settings Tap to adjust the camera and video settings Gallery Tap to access your Gallery Record Tap to start recording a video Capture Tap to take a photo Back button Tap to close the sel...

Page 49: ...ilable command Sets a delay after the capture key is pressed This is ideal if you want to be in the photo or video Displays grid lines to help you align your pictures and videos Opens the Help guide to show how to use a function Taking a photo 1 Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to photograph 2 Focus indicators will appear in the center of the viewfinder sc...

Page 50: ...hare it in via any available social network services Tap to delete the photo Tap to access additional options Tap to add the photo to your favorites Recording a video 1 Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to capture in your video 2 Tap once to start recording NOTE The timer will be displayed on the screen 3 Tap to stop recording TIP Tap to capture a screen sh...

Page 51: ...Focus When you take a picture the Multi point Auto Focus AF function operates automatically and allows you to see a clear image Burst shot Allows you to take multiple shots quickly Touch and hold to take multiple pictures quickly Panorama mode Allows you to take a panoramic picture 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary 2 Tap MODE 3 Tap to start taking the panoramic picture 4 Pan your ph...

Page 52: ...ired location Touch and hold the small screen to resize it Tap on the small screen to alternate between the two cameras 3 Tap to stop dual recording 8X Zooming When using the rear camera lens you can zoom in or out to 8x Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in and out NOTE Use a steady hand This feature does not work with some functions Objects may be overlappe...

Page 53: ... Dual Play wired or wireless connection to two displays can be run on a different screen NOTE Connect two devices using a wired Slimport HDMI cable or wirelessly Miracast The connectable device can be a TV or a monitor supported by an HDMI cable or Miracast The Gallery and Video apps are supported on Dual Play Tap once when two displays are a different status i e the monitor is playing a video and...

Page 54: ...tion such as Email saves a picture the Download folder is automatically created to contain the picture Likewise capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder Pictures are displayed in a folder by the date they were created Select a picture to view it full screen Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom...

Page 55: ... resume video playback Touch to fast forward 10 seconds Touch to rewind 10 seconds Touch to adjust the video volume Touch to lock unlock the screen Touch to use QSlide for the Videos app Tap to share your video using the SmartShare function Tap to access additional options To change the volume while watching a video press the Volume Up Down Keys on the back of the phone ...

Page 56: ...photos videos you want to delete Then tap Delete While viewing a photo tap Setting wallpaper While viewing a photo tap Set image as to set the image as wallpaper or assign it to a contact NOTE Depending on the software installed some file formats may not be supported If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files ...

Page 57: ...en tap Apps tab if necessary Playing a song 1 from the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary 2 Tap the Songs tab 3 Select the song you want to play 4 The following options are available Tap to pause playback Tap to resume playback Tap to skip to the next track in the album playlist or shuffle list Touch and hold to fast forward Multimedia ...

Page 58: ...ss additional options To change the volume while listening to music press the Volume Up Down Keys on the back side of the phone NOTE Depending on the software installed some file formats may not be supported If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files NOTE Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws Therefore...

Page 59: ...if necessary Alarms The Alarms tab allows you to set alarms 1 Open the Clock app then select the Alarms tab 2 Tap to add a new alarm 3 Adjust the settings as necessary and tap Save NOTE You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it Timer The Timer can alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of time has passed 1 Open the Clock app then select the Timer tab 2 Set the desired time on the t...

Page 60: ...mes 3 Tap Stop to stop the stopwatch NOTE To reset the stopwatch tap the Reset button You can also tap the Resume button to resume the stopwatch Calculator The Calculator app allows you to perform mathematical calculations using a standard calculator or a scientific calculator 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary 2 Tap the number keys to enter numbers 3 For simple calculations tap the ...

Page 61: ...o save the event Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder app records audible files for you to use in a variety of ways Recording a sound or voice 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary 2 Tap to begin recording 3 Tap to end the recording 4 Tap to listen to the recording NOTE Tap to access your recordings You can listen to your saved recordings The displayed available recording time may differ f...

Page 62: ...appears on the screen Select one of the suggested keywords that appear NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Downloads Use this application to see what files have been downloaded through your applications From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 63: ...necessary NOTE This application may not be available depending on your region and service provider Viewing webpages In the Chrome browser tap the address field and then enter a web address or search criteria and tap Go on the keyboard Opening a page To open a new page tab New tab To go to another webpage tap and tap the page to select it ...

Page 64: ... flight mode allows you to use many of your phone s features such as games and music when you are in an area where making or receiving calls or data use is prohibited When you set your phone to Airplane Mode it cannot send or receive any calls or access online data Wi Fi Allows you to manage your Wi Fi connections and connect to available Wi Fi networks Bluetooth Allows you to manage your the Blue...

Page 65: ...all TTY mode Sets the TTY mode to communicate with other TTY devices Hearing aids Allows you to turn on hearing aid compatibility Noise suppression Checkmark to suppress background noise on my end during a call Voice clarity Checkmark to enhance voice clarity in noisy environments allowing you to hear more clearly Save unknown numbers Allows you to add unknown numbers to your contact list after a ...

Page 66: ...r Just bring the device together typically back to back and then tap your screen The app determines what gets beamed SmartShare Beam Allows you to receive multimedia content via LG phones and tablets Media server Allows you to share the phone s display and sound on your TV Miracast Allows you to wirelessly mirror the phone screen and sound onto a Miracast dongle or TV Tethering networks USB tether...

Page 67: ...e Adjust the phone s volume settings to suit your needs and environment Vibration strength Allows you to set the vibration strength for calls notifications and touch feedback RINGTONES VIBRATIONS Ringtone Allows you to set the ringtones for calls You can also add a ringtone by tapping in the upper right corner of the screen Notification sound Allows you to set the notification sound You can also a...

Page 68: ... is set to Priority only ADVANCED SETTINGS Vibrate on tap Checkmark to vibrate when tapping the Home touch buttons and during other UI interactions Sound effects Tap to set the dial pad touch tones touch sounds and screen lock sound Dialpad touch sounds Checkmark to play tones while using the dial pad Touch sounds Checkmark to play a sound when making a screen selections Screen lock sound Checkmar...

Page 69: ...creen canvas to the next Allow Home screen looping Displays the first screen after the last screen when scrolling the Home screen Home backup restore You can backup and restore app widget layouts and the Home screen wallpaper Help Displays help information for the Home screen Lock screen Select screen lock Allows you to set the screen lock for your phone Smart Lock Allows you to set to keep your p...

Page 70: ...essed This setting overrides the Lock timer setting Home touch buttons Set the Home touch buttons displayed at the bottom of all screens Set which keys are displayed their position on the bar and what they look like You can also choose to hide them while using certain apps FONT Font type Allows you to set the type of font used for the phone and menus Font size Allows you to set the size of the fon...

Page 71: ...On allows you to set a screensaver to be displayed when the phone is sleeping while docked and or charging Auto adjust screen tone Checkmark to adjust the screen brightness automatically with an analysis of image color General PERSONAL Language input Use the Language input settings to select the language for the text on your phone and to configure the on screen keyboard including words you added t...

Page 72: ...S and networks Battery saving Networks only and Device sensors only GPS only Camera Checkmark to tag photos or videos with the location they were taken at Google Location Reporting Allows you to view and manage your Google location settings Accounts sync Permits applications to synchronize data in the background whether or not you are actively using them Deactivating the Auto sync data option can ...

Page 73: ... speech output Sets the text to speech preferred engine and speech rate setting Also plays a short demonstration of speech synthesis Text to speech output provides an audible readout of text for example the contents of text messages and the Caller ID for incoming calls Audio type Sets the audio type Choose Mono or Stereo Sound balance Routes the sound through both the right and left channel when a...

Page 74: ...e physical phone orientation portrait or landscape Password voice confimation Checkmark to allow voice confirmation of characters when entering passwords Power key ends call Checkmark so that you can end voice calls by pressing the Power Lock Key Accessibility settings shortcut Sets quick easy access to selected features when you triple tap the Home Key One touch input Checkmark to enable one touc...

Page 75: ... screen that encrypts data on the phone for security You will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on Encrypt SD card storage Allows you to encrypt the SD card and keep data unavailable for other devices Password typing visible Checkmark to briefly show each character of passwords as you enter them so that you can see what you enter Phone administrato...

Page 76: ...m the flat surface to fade out the incoming call ringtone Silence incoming calls Checkmark to allow you to flip the device to silence incoming calls Snooze or stop alarm Checkmark to allow you to simply flip the device to snooze or stop the alarm Pause video Checkmark to allow you to simply flip the device to pause the currently playing video Help Displays a Help guide on how to use the Gestures f...

Page 77: ...sage SD Card Allows you to view information about storage use on the SD card You can also mount and unmount an SD card or erase its contents Battery BATTERY INFORMATION The Battery charge information is displayed on a battery graphic along with the percentage of the remaining charge and its status Battery usage Displays the battery usage level and battery use details Battery percentage on status b...

Page 78: ...u to set the account to which you want to backup data to Automatic restore Allows you to restore your settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on your device LG Backup service Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement Factory data reset Allows you to reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all you...

Page 79: ...ions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding Please note that removing the USB data cable during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone NOTE LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models LG Mobile Phone software updat...

Page 80: ...ature depends on your network service provider region and country Notice Open Source Software To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that is contained in this product please visit http opensource lge com In addition to the source code all referred license terms warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download LG Electronics will also provid...

Page 81: ...se of applications developed by providers other than LG LG cannot be held liable for performance or incompatibility issues resulting from edited registry settings or modified operating system software Any attempt to customize your operating system may cause the device or its applications to work incorrectly Software audio wallpaper images and other media supplied with your device are licensed for ...

Page 82: ...o play purchased DivX movies first register your device at vod divx com Find your registration code in the DivX VOD section of your device setup menu DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX LLC and are used under license Dolby Digital Plus Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby...

Page 83: ...IM card is correctly inserted No network connection Dropped network Signal is weak or you are outside the carrier network Move toward a window or into an open area Check the network operator coverage map Operator applied new services Check whether the SIM card is more than 6 12 months old If so change your SIM card at your network provider s nearest branch Contact your service provider Codes do no...

Page 84: ...der Calls not available Dialing error New network not authorized New SIM or USIM card inserted Check for new restrictions Pre paid charge limit reached Contact service provider or reset limit with PIN2 Phone cannot be turned on On Off key pressed too briefly Press the On Off key for at least two seconds Battery is not charged Charge battery Check the charging indicator on the display ...

Page 85: ... and its connection to the phone No voltage Plug the charger into a different outlet Charger defective Replace the charger Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories Number not allowed The Fixed dialing number function is on Check the Settings menu and turn the function off Impossible to receive send text messages photos Memory full Delete some messages from your phone Files do not open Unsupp...

Page 86: ...tion tape or case make sure it has not covered the area around the proximity sensor Make sure that the area around the proximity sensor is clean No sound Vibration mode Check the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or silent mode Hangs up or freezes Intermittent software problem Try to perform a software update through the website ...

Page 87: ...o synchronize all email folders The Inbox is automatically synchronized You can view other folders by tapping the icon and selecting Folders to choose a folder Gmail Log In Do I have to log into Gmail whenever I want to access Gmail Once you have logged into Gmail there is no need to log into Gmail again Google Account Is it possible to filter emails No the phone does not support email filtering E...

Page 88: ...ble to synchronize my contacts from all my email accounts Only Gmail and MS Exchange server company email server contacts can be synchronized Wait and Pause Is it possible to save a contact with Wait and Pause in the numbers If you transferred a contact using the Wait Pause functions saved into the number you cannot use those features You must save each number again How to save with Wait and Pause...

Page 89: ...et up your pattern by drawing itthen drawing it a second time for confirmation Precautions to take when using the pattern lock It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set You can nolonger access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern five times You have five chances to enter your unlock pattern PIN or password If you have used all 5 opportunities you can try again after 30 seco...

Page 90: ...t Caution If you perform a factory reset all user applications and user data are deleted Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset Memory Will I know when my memory is full Yes you will receive a notification Language Support Is it possible to change my phone s language The phone has multilingual capabilities To change the language 1 From the Home screen touch...

Page 91: ...to the other To know which data connection is being used view the mobile network or Wi Fi icon at the top of your screen Home screen Is it possible to remove an application from the Home screen Yes Just touch and hold the icon until the trash can icon appears at the top and center of the screen Then without lifting your finger drag the icon to the trash can Application I downloaded an application ...

Page 92: ...is not supported Alarm If my ringer volume is set to Off or Vibrate will I hear my alarm Your alarm is programmed to be audible even in these scenarios Display I tried to set the screen brightness to maximum but it still appears dark How can I make the screen brighter 1 From the Home screen touch and hold 2 Tap System settings Display tab Auto adjust screen tone 3 Tap the checkbox to cancel the fu...

Page 93: ...e United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96 326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U S and international standards bodies The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international...

Page 94: ...y cause undesired operation Part 15 21 statement Changes or modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Part 15 105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable...

Page 95: ... continues In the United States the Food and Drug Administration FDA and the Federal Communications Commission FCC set policies and procedures for wireless phones The FDA issued a website publication on health issues related to cell phone usage where it states The scientific community at large believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an association between exposure to radiofre...

Page 96: ...Since 1996 the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld wireless phones not exceed 1 6 watts per kilogram averaged over one gram of tissue Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level the actual SAR value of a wireless phone while operating can be less than the reported SAR value This is because the SAR value may vary from call to call depending on factors such as proximity to a cell...

Page 97: ...reless communication devices including children The FDA FCC website further states that some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all For example the Stewart Report from the United Kingdom UK made such a recommendation in December 2000 In this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that u...

Page 98: ...uency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices 283 Sparks Street Ottawa Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada Telephone 613 991 6990 http www rsc ca index php page Expert_Panels_RF Lang_id 120 World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone 011 41 22 791 21 11 http www who int mediacentre factsheets fs193 en International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection c o Bu...

Page 99: ... population The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Ab...

Page 100: ...ent requirement for safe exposure The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet ea fccid after searching on FCC ID ZNFUS995 Additional information on Spe...

Page 101: ...hones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box The ratings are not guarantees Results will vary depending on the user s hearing device and hearing loss If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal ne...

Page 102: ...ferenced in Section 20 19 of the FCC Rules The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute ANSI C63 19 standard To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is maintained secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLAN components must be disabled during a call For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones ...

Page 103: ...me commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately When using headphones turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings If you choo...

Page 104: ...Measurements International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over 120 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard C95 1 The design of your phone com...

Page 105: ... breast pocket Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may want to consult your service provider or call the customer service line t...

Page 106: ... potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always marked clearly Potential areas may include fueling areas such as gasoline stations below deck on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles usin...

Page 107: ... that has been LG approved and qualified with the system per IEEE Std 1725 Use of an unqualified and non LG approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Replace the battery only with another battery that has been LGapproved and qualified with the system per this standard IEEE Std 1725 Use of an unqualified and non LG approved battery may present a risk o...

Page 108: ... may cause electric shock or fire Do not place any heavy items on the power cord Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone and clean the power plug pin when it s dirty When using the power plug ensure that it s firmly connected If not it may cause excessive heat or fire If you put your phone in a pocket or ba...

Page 109: ...e using do not use the equipment and go to bring the battery to the shop which it was bought In case younger children use the battery their parents should teach them how to use batteries according to the manual with care If the skin or cloth is smeared with liquid from the battery wash with fresh water It may cause the skin inflammation Remove and do not use the battery Do not handle the phone wit...

Page 110: ...ies Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty Explosion Shock and Fire Hazards Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone and clean the power plug pin when it s dirty When using the power plug ensure ...

Page 111: ...nna contacts skin it may cause a slight burn Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna Do not immerse your phone in water liquid or expose to high humidity If this happens turn it off immediately and remove the battery Immediately take it to an LG Authorized Service Center Do not paint your phone The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use ...

Page 112: ...ome cases other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results 2 What is the FDA s role concerning the safety of wireless phones Under the law the FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold as it does with new drugs or medical devices However the agency h...

Page 113: ...r health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones Base stations are thus n...

Page 114: ...s to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones so we do not know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000 Between them the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brai...

Page 115: ...a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electro Magnetic Fields EMF Project since its inception in 1996 An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues T...

Page 116: ...level in the online listing 8 What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE is developing a technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency RF energy exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers The standard Reco...

Page 117: ...ucts you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use 10 What about children using wireless phones The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones including children and teenagers If you want to take steps to lower exposure to Radio Frequency RF energy the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers usi...

Page 118: ...t no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000 The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices Should harmful interference be found to occur the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem 1...

Page 119: ...offer including automatic redial and memory Also work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road 2 When available use a hands free device A number of hands free wireless phone accessories are readily available today Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory take advantage o...

Page 120: ...ake people you are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help Your wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations with your phone at your side help is only three numbers away Dial 911 or other ...

Page 121: ... the manner in which a driver may use his or her phone while operating a vehicle Laser Safety Statement CDRH Compliance THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENT OF THE DHHS PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR LASER PRODUCT 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J Caution This product employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this owner s manual carefully and retain for future reference Shou...

Page 122: ...rom date of manufacture as determined by the unit s manufacture date code 2 The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser end user 3 This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U S including Alaska Hawaii U S Territories and Canad...

Page 123: ...antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship 4 That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period 5 Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible 6 This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied either in ...

Page 124: ... THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclus...

Page 125: ... a written promise to refund repair or replace defective goods See 15 USC 2301 6 Remedies include damages for failing to honor a written warranty or service contract or for violating disclosure provisions See 15 USC 2310 d Except for some labeling and disclosure requirements the federal Act does not preempt state law See 15 USC 2311 The Consumer Warranty Act does not affect the rights and obligati...

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